Information Systems Cyber Security

RESUME

Name: MICHAEL OSEI BOATENG Address: **** Vaughn Lakes Boulevard, Apt. 3133

Email: ***************@*****.*** Montgomery, Alabama 36117 USA Phone: +1-929-***-****

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

• Motivated and detail-oriented results-driven Computer Information Systems and Cybersecurity analyst with a strong foundation and practical experience in safeguarding information systems, analyzing security threats and assisting in the implantation of robust cyber security protocols.

• Proficient in assisting and managing enterprise-level IT database systems, conducting risk assessments and designing security solutions to mitigate vulnerabilities.

• Adapted in finding solutions to a problem and drives continuous improvement with the aid of using tools such as Wireshark and Metasploit.

EDUCATION

MASTER OF SCIENCE IN COMPUTER INFORMATION SYSTEMS & CYBERSECURITY Auburn University at Montgomery, Montgomery, Alabama USA Awards: Graduate Focus Merit Scholarship!

Relevant Courses & Topics: C++ Programming Language, Python, Cryptography, Data Privacy and Malware Analysis, Operating Systems, Advanced Networking, Network Security and Reliability, Ethical Hacking, Digital Forensics, Cloud Security, Risk and Compliance Management, Research Methodology. BACHELOR OF ARTS HISTORY AND GEOGRAPHY & RURAL DEVELOPMENT Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Garden City Kumasi, Ghana. Relevant courses: CSM 183 Computer Science I, CSM 184 Computer Science II, MATH 153 Statistical Method I, MATH 154 Statistical Method II, Financial Accounting I & Financial Accounting II, Communication Skills I, Communication Skills II.

TECHNICAL SKILLS

• Threat Detection and Mitigation

Intrusion detection systems (IDS) and Intrusion prevention systems (IPS) Incident response and Forensic analysis.

• Vulnerability Assessment

Penetration testing tools (Kali Linux, Metasploit, Ubuntu)

• Network Security

Firewall configuration and management (Cisco ASA)

VPN setup and secure network architecture.

• Programming and Scripting

Intermediate and Advanced levels in C++ programming and Python, PowerShell and Java.

• Regulatory Compliance and Risk Management

Knowledge of frameworks like NIST, ISO 27001, HIPAA. I am interested in conducting audits and ensuring compliance.

• Cloud Security

Securing Cloud Platforms such as Google cloud, Azure, AWS. Managing IAM roles, policies and encryption in cloud environments.

• Data Privacy and Data Protection

Implementation of encryption standards (AES, RSA)

Data Loss Prevention tools and strategies

OTHER SKILLS

• Problem-Solving: Quickly diagnose and resolve issues.

• Excellent written and Speaking Communication Skills.

• Team Collaboration and Leadership

• Budget planning, Project management and Development.

• Pay attention to details and Critical issues.

• Fast typist and can work overtime.

• Stay updated to emerging threats and technologies.

• SPSS Quantitative Research

• Data Entry and Information Security

PROFESSIONAL WORK EXPERIENCE

COMPUTER INFORMATION SYSTEMS & CYBER SECURITY -INTERN Respite Care Foundation, Montgomery, Alabama USA.

June 2024– July 2024.

• Conducted vulnerability assessments on company networks and identifying and mitigating potential threats.

• Assisted in incident response efforts, documenting breaches and implementing mitigation strategies.

• Detecting and reducing phishing incident rates.

• Monitored network traffic and troubleshooting.

• Database information management systems.

• Installations and updating new emerging software. DIGITAL MARKETING & FINANCIAL INSURANCE AGENCY ADVISOR Prudential Life Insurance Company, Spintex Accra Ghana Jan 2022 – July 2022

• Design Email Campaigns to nurture leads and retain customers

• Used digital marketing plans aligned with business goals.

• Assisted technical support to end-users, ensuring system security policies were followed.

• Assisted e-commerce platforms to boost online sales and messages to clients.

• Client Data Identification and Verification.

ELECTORAL DATA AND BIOMETRIC INFORMATION OFFICER / ELECTIONS PRESIDING OFFICER

Electoral Commission of Ghana-Abuakwa North Municipality, Eastern Region Ghana. June 2020-Dec. 2020

• Led a team of IT and Data Identification Officers to conduct both Presidential Parliamentary elections at the Constituency Polls Centers.

• I performed the task as a Snr Bio-Data Information Registrar to check and verify eligible nationals into the Electoral Commission’s database Registry systems.

• Controlled Finger Printing systems by using Computerized Biometric Verification Device (BVD).

• Collated results on Pink Sheet and Electronically transmitted the Figures to the National Headquarters.

• Adopted a Preventive mechanism with the team of experts to avoid Cyber threat on the transmission of figures to ensure transparency.

INFORMATION SYSTEMS DESK AND DATA COMMUNICATION SUPPORT SPECIALIST – NATIONAL SERVICE PERSONNEL

Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration, Chief Director’s Bureau Headquarters Accra Ghana.

Sept. 2017- Sept.2018

• Technical Support: Help users facing hardware, software and network issues. Guide users in using specific applications, tools and systems effectively.

• Cyber security support: Assisted in educating users on security protocols such as password policies and Phishing awareness.

• System Maintenance and update: Assisted a team to perform routine checks to identify and address potential issues. Installed, configured and updated software.

• Data registry and Documentation and Channeled all communications from the Chief Director’s Office to other Bureaus.

TEACHING AND RESEARCH ASSISTANT- INTERN

Savior Senior High School, Eastern Regio, Ghana.

May 2014- September 2014.

• Assistant instructor and Facilitator at the Information Communication Technology (ICT) Laboratory.

• Assistant Teacher Government, History & Geography studies Department.

• Math Tutorials Assisting Instructor, Statistics, Algebra, Quadratics equations IT HELP DESK AND DATA ENTRY TECHNICIAN -INTERN

Hawa Memorial Hospital, Eastern Region Ghana.

May 2013-September 2013

• Confidentiality and Security: Handled more sensitive information with discretion and comply with data privacy policy.

• Input Data accurately into the databases

• Review records for errors or any discrepancies and make corrections PROJECT

PASSWORD-BASED ATTACKS & DETECTION MECHANISM

• The project was implemented by using Jupiter notebook which is open-source software which we created data visualization and other components of the project we used python programing language, machine learning and support vector machine algorithm.

• This dataset has more than 10000 records of good connections and bad connections by using the SVM algorithm. We gave training to the datasets to predict the connections, and we used machine learning libraries to create data visualization which are graphs and heat maps to explain the prediction of the detection system.

LEADERSHIPS AND AWARDS

• Certificate of Recognition as the overall best and Most Outstanding National Service Personnel- Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration, Ghana.

• Graduate Focus Merit Scholarship! for Master of Science Cybersecurity–Auburn University at Montgomery, AL, USA.

• Ghana Scholarship Award! for MSc. Computer Information Systems & Cyber Security Program.

• Center for IT and Library KNUST Social Science Board Chair Student Chapter. REFERENCES

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